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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,816.16, 715,966.80 and 280,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,816.16, 715,966.80 and 280,352.16 is: 386,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,816.16 : 715,966.80 = 280,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,816.16/715,966.80 = 280,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,816.16x = 715,966.80 × 280,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,816.16x = 200,722,838,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,722,838,868.29/518,816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,886.25

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